Plain as it is, vanilla is the nation's favorite ice-cream flavor. Our expert tasters tried 19 (including gelatos), separating the yum from the ho-hum. For ice-cream lovers who venture beyond ...

Here's the skinny on eight budget-friendly brands of vanilla ice cream -- still the most popular flavor -- including one vegan option and the best overall.

This delicate balance is what makes this no-churn treat creamy rather than a dairy-based block ... churn ice cream is an absolute breeze. You should add base flavors, like chocolate or vanilla ...

The third president evidently had a love of vanilla ice cream. Collage by Eritrea Dorcely. Source material: iStock image / Illustration by Cheryl Chalmers The founders shared a love of ice cream ...